New Delhi, March 25 -- The Ministry of Women and Child Development on Wednesday outlined the government's comprehensive legal framework to combat child sexual abuse, especially online, and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safe workplaces for women across all sectors.
In two separate statements tabled in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur said the government remains "firmly committed to protecting the dignity, safety and rights of children and women through strong legislative measures, strict enforcement and sustained awareness efforts."Reiterating that online child sexual abuse remains a serious concern, the Ministry said the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 p...